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Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 81.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $1,270,619 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Boston
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Boston, MA
Compared to Columbia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  81.5% higher
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  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
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  Personal
  26.6% higher
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